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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 761.40 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 761.40 and 291.20 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 761.40 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/761.40 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 761.40 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 221,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,719.68/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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